30 Jul 2026
AIHW Report Highlights Need for Better GP Data on Pregnancy Loss
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is calling for stronger national data collection on pregnancy loss, saying information from general practice is essential to better understand the experiences and care needs of women across Australia.
30 Jul 2026
RACGP Backs Simpler Registration Pathway for Overseas Specialists
The RACGP has responded to proposed changes to Australia's specialist registration process, supporting efforts to make the pathway more efficient while calling for stronger safeguards before the reforms are introduced.
30 Jul 2026
Mental Health Hub Expands Free Community Support Throughout August
People in Southern Tasmania can access a range of free mental health and wellbeing services this August through the Mental Health Integration Hub in North Hobart, offering support without the need for a referral or appointment.
29 Jul 2026
Townsville Gains New Hub to Support Future of General Practice
A new RACGP facility in Townsville is set to strengthen support for doctors, trainees and healthcare communities across regional Queensland. The office opening highlights the growing focus on building a stronger GP workforce outside major cities.
29 Jul 2026
Study Explores Digital Insomnia Care for Rural General Practice
A new Australian research project is investigating whether a digital insomnia treatment program can improve access to care for people living in rural and remote communities, where psychological sleep services are often difficult to access.
29 Jul 2026
RACGP Supports My Health Record Medicines-Sharing Reforms
The RACGP has backed a proposal to automatically share medicines information from telehealth-only prescribing services to My Health Record, saying the change could improve patient safety and support safer prescribing if it is well integrated into general practice systems.
29 Jul 2026
GPs Encouraged to Review Asthma Treatment During Ventolin Nebule Shortage
GPs are being encouraged to review asthma management plans as a nationwide shortage of Ventolin nebules continues. Respiratory experts say the supply issue provides an opportunity to move more patients to treatments that better reflect current Australian asthma guidelines.
28 Jul 2026
Medical Board to Release New Guidance on Off-Label Prescribing
The Medical Board of Australia will soon publish new guidance to help doctors meet their professional responsibilities when prescribing medicines off-label. The move follows growing concerns about the rapid increase in the use of unapproved peptide products across Australia.
28 Jul 2026
Work Begins on Northern Tasmania's New Purpose-Built Hospice
Northern Tasmania has reached an important milestone in expanding palliative care, with construction officially starting on a new purpose-built hospice in Launceston. The project moves from planning into the building phase and is expected to welcome its first patients in late 2027.
28 Jul 2026
PBAC to Review PBS Access for Triptorelin in Women’s Health
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will hold a special meeting on 30 July to consider expanding PBS access for triptorelin, following strong support from clinicians, patients and health organisations. The review could improve access to treatment for several women’s health conditions.